Frequent Miler on the Air

How best to spend $115K... Asking for a friend | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep350 | 3-20-26

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Mar 20, 2026
They share clever Google Wallet tricks for ordering, defaults, and nicknames. A breakdown of a big IHG Business 200K offer and refreshed credit card purchase protection guidance. Discussion of tightened Marriott Amex eligibility and using RoveMiles to earn hotel points. A long segment explores strategies for spending $115K across premium cards and status-earning paths.
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INSIGHT

Use RoveMiles For Loyalty Eligible Paid Rates

  • Redeeming RoveMiles for loyalty-eligible paid rates can trigger earning hotel points and promotions, boosting effective cents-per-point value.
  • Nick and Greg note stacking paid-stay earnings can lift RoveMiles value toward ~1.8¢ per point.
ADVICE

Experiment With Chase Edit Price Match On Refundable Stays

  • Test Chase Sapphire Reserve price-match guarantees by booking refundable Edit stays then hunting for lower public rates within 24 hours.
  • Nick found the business Reserve portal shows a guarantee and terms list Sapphire Reserve as qualifying, so try claims risk-free on refundable bookings.
ADVICE

Submit Delta Baggage Claims Within Two Hours

  • File Delta 20-minute baggage guarantee claims immediately because the submission window shrank from 72 hours to two hours.
  • Greg and Nick warn travelers to fill the online claim form while waiting at baggage to preserve eligibility for 2,500 miles.
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